NRS Dounreay

27/05/2026

The next Dounreay Stakeholder Group public meeting will be held on Wednesday 3 June at 19:00 in the Pentland Hotel ballroom.

To attend virtually please contact us via email: [email protected]

All members of the public are welcome to attend.

22/05/2026

Are you looking for a role where your expertise genuinely shapes the future of a major UK decommissioning project?

✨ Latest vacancies includes:

Dounreay, Caithness:

• Firefighter/Ambulance Technician
• Senior Project Manager

👉 Further information at Dounreay Careers: dounreaycareers.com

20/05/2026

Congratulations to our latest group of health physics trainees who have just completed their 2-year training programme to become fully qualified surveyors. This included completing their Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Radiation Protection.

19/05/2026

Investing nearly £2 million in communities across the UK.

Over the past year, we’ve invested £1.97 million in socio-economic initiatives, supporting 129 projects near our 14 sites and helping communities to thrive.

From education and youth employment to wellbeing, sustainability and local business growth, our funding is creating lasting impact where it matters most.

A few highlights:

✅ £30k to Gympanzees to support a new inclusive centre for disabled children and young people
✅ £95k to expand youth employment support across East Suffolk
✅ £37k helping grow creative industries at Craft Town Scotland
✅ £125k boosting skills and training for local businesses in Caithness
✅ £351k supporting regeneration in North Anglesey, unlocking £8m in further investment

This is part of our ongoing commitment to leaving a positive social and economic legacy in the communities around our sites.

As our CEO, Rob Fletcher said: “By investing in local causes, we can create real, lasting opportunities – supporting people, skills and wellbeing where it matters most.”

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nrs-socio-economic-funding-supports-129-uk-community-projects

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

15/05/2026

Are you looking for a role where your expertise genuinely shapes the future of a major UK decommissioning project?

✨ Latest vacancies include:

Dounreay, Caithness:

• Draughtsperson – 196/26
• Facility Supervisor – 152/26
• Commercial Analyst – 133/26
• Project Supervisor – 183/26
• Senior Engineer Chemical – 269/26

👉 Further information at Dounreay Careers: dounreaycareers.com

14/05/2026

Site Spotlight: Hunterston B begins its next chapter

On 1 April, Hunterston B (North Ayrshire) made history as the first advanced gas cooled reactor (AGR) site to transfer from EDF to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) for decommissioning.

This milestone reflects years of close collaboration – and it marks the start of the site’s decommissioning journey. More than 240 EDF colleagues transferred successfully and are now part of the NRS family (and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group).

Decommissioning Hunterston B safely and efficiently is important for the UK, the local community, and the wider nuclear sector.

And the site’s legacy is extraordinary: over 46 years, Hunterston B generated enough zero carbon electricity to power every home in Scotland for 30 years.

✅ During its operation:

• £13.3bn+ contributed to the UK economy
• 2,100+ jobs supported each year on average
• 172m tonnes of carbon emissions avoided – roughly the same as taking every car off UK roads for almost 2.5 years

Milestones that set the pace:

• Electricity generation ended on 7 January 2022
• Formally confirmed fuel free in April 2025 – the first AGR to reach this point
• Transfer delivered on time and on budget, creating a benchmark for what comes next

The defueling programme was completed in under three years – from first fuel removal to the final fuel flask leaving site for Sellafield. A huge achievement made possible through strong industry collaboration.

We’re looking forward to sharing updates as Hunterston B moves through the next phase of its journey.

13/05/2026

Congratulations to NRS Dounreay’s Blair McGeachin who won the Ally of the Year Award at last night's Women in Nuclear UK Awards 2026.

This award celebrates an ally in the nuclear sector who goes beyond their day job to improve gender balance and diversity.

12/05/2026

Dounreay has recently welcomed five new Health Physics Surveyor trainees to site.

The trainees have now begun an intensive two-year training programme that will see them work towards becoming fully qualified surveyors, including achieving a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Radiation Protection.

Through a structured mix of theoretical learning and hands-on practical experience, they’ll build the skills and knowledge needed to become valued members of our Health Physics and Decommissioning team.